| Sponsor |
|
"Ask the Experts" Program by Circuitnet
Do you have a question or process issue in PCB assembly? The Circuitnet "Ask the Expert's" program has over 100 panel members waiting to answer your question. Submit question now.
Circuitnet Media LLC
|
|
| Sponsor |
|
Salvaging Electronic Components: Ensuring Economic Reuse
Component salvaging provides a reliable and consistent method of harvesting electronic components, reducing electronic waste, minimizing fabrication of new components, and ensuring economic reuse for automated assembly.
BEST Inc.
|
|
| Ask the Experts |
|
|
May 21, 2007 - Updated
July 4, 2007 - Originally Posted
Lead-free soldering term?
Can anyone tell me what the definition of a "Hot Tear" is when referring to the soldering process using Lead Free Solder?
Michelle Elston
|
| Expert Panel Responses |
A crack in the solder joint formed by the metal pulling itself apart while cooling in the joint or a short time after its removal from the heat source. The defect is called hot tear when fracture takes place around or just after solidification of the metal. It may be known as a shrinkage or contraction crack.
Terry Jeglum
President/CEO
Electronic Technology Corporation
Mr. Jeglum has 35+ years experience and is the founder of Electronic Technology Corporation. He is responsible for 22 years of program management for the Company.
|
|
Submit A Comment
|
Comments are reviewed prior to posting. You must include your full name to have your comments posted. We will not post your email address.
|
Free Newsletter Subscription
Circuitnet is built for professionals who bear the responsibility of looking ahead, imagining the future, and preparing for it.
Insert Your Email Address
|
|
